“The Institute of World Politics has long welcomed TFAS students and alumni into our graduate degree programs and internships. This official partnership is a symbol of our shared mission: to educate leaders who will serve honorably, holding close to them the understanding of liberty, personal responsibility, and the ethical conduct of statecraft.”
-Amb. Aldona Woś, M.D., IWP President
“We’re excited to partner with IWP to offer TFAS alumni this unique educational opportunity. With such a strong affinity between our respective missions, we’re grateful that IWP exists to afford our alumni a graduate education rooted in the ideas and values of a free and prosperous society.”
-Colin Parks (’09), Director, International Affairs, The Fund for American Studies
About the Partnership
In September 2022, IWP and The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to solidify their partnership in international affairs and national security education.
Benefits for TFAS Students and Alumni
- $2,200 scholarship per semester for students in IWP’s in-person M.A. programs, if accepted within IWP admissions guidelines. This scholarship does not preclude you from additional IWP merit-based scholarships.
- Tuition reduction from $650 to $500 per credit hour if enrolled in IWP’s online degree programs
- Early Assurance – Apply on (or after) April 30th of 3rd year of college
- TFAS students will receive priority consideration for IWP’s undergraduate internship program
- All of the partnership benefits are retroactive for past TFAS alumni.
“I learned of IWP through The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) summer program… IWP is hands-down the best experience I could have asked for when coming to D.C.”
–Daniel Haig (IWP ’21)
“I will be forever grateful for my time at TFAS, not only because of the lifelong friendships and unforgettable experiences but also because TFAS introduced me to IWP. While TFAS helps you build the foundational skills, knowledge, and experience needed to achieve academic and professional success, choosing to transition from TFAS to IWP ensures you further advance into a professional capable of succeeding at the highest levels and reaching all of your future career objectives.”
-Abby K., TFAS and IWP Alumna

